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20th April 2024, 05:58 PM
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Short sword West Africa
This form of hilt of swords and knives is characteristic of the tribes of West Africa, possibly the Akan people, who founded the state of Ashanti (in some sources Asante) or Bole.
The shape of the handle is also characteristic of other tribes that inhabited the Kingdoms of Dahomey, Benin and neighboring states. Total length in sheath - 470 mm, sword length - 460 mm, blade length - 335 mm, blade width at the hilt - 37 mm, blade thickness - 5 mm, weight - 292 g I would appreciate your comment. Regards, Yuri |
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20th April 2024, 08:02 PM
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it has some similarities with these 2 Mandingo daggers ( 36 - 42cm )
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20th April 2024, 08:36 PM
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I saw these daggers. It is possible that this is Mandingo; it seems to me that it is not possible to accurately attribute it in view of the fact that tribes migrated to this territory, some states disappeared, and new ones were formed. Regards, Yuri |
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20th April 2024, 09:30 PM
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20th April 2024, 11:04 PM
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Well I dunno where its from, but I like it. A very nice piece.
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20th April 2024, 11:11 PM
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I will collect more information Regards, Yuri |
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21st April 2024, 12:21 AM
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best regards Gunar |
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